Pillars win Victor Ikpeba 5-Aside Football Challenge
Successful Pillars FC have emerged champions of the 2025 Victor Ikpeba 5-Aside Football Challenge, following a convincing 2–0 victory over Pipeline Dragons FC in the final of the tournament on Saturday in Warri. The winners received a cash prize of N700,000 while Pipeline Dragons FC settled for N400,000 as runners-up. In the third-place match, Grace […]
Pillars win Victor Ikpeba 5-Aside Football Challenge
Successful Pillars FC have emerged champions of the 2025 Victor Ikpeba 5-Aside Football Challenge, following a convincing 2–0 victory over Pipeline Dragons FC in the final of the tournament on Saturday in Warri.
The winners received a cash prize of N700,000 while Pipeline Dragons FC settled for N400,000 as runners-up.
In the third-place match, Grace FC walloped Aligned FC 6–0 to claim the bronze medal and a cash reward of N250,000, while Aligned FC took home N150,000 for finishing fourth.
This year’s edition of the grassroots competition drew strong interest from Delta State sports stakeholders, who commended the organisation and impact of the tournament on youth development and community sports.
Commander of the 3rd Battalion, Major Mohammed Salman, presented a financial token during the closing ceremony and pledged the support of the Nigerian Army towards the growth of the competition.
“We are impressed with the quality of football and the organisation of the final. We look forward to partnering to promote healthy living and grassroots sports.
“The 2026 edition will be hosted at the Army Barracks soccer pitch,” he stated.
The 1997 African Footballer of the Year, Victor Ikpeba (MON), expressed appreciation to the Delta State Sports Commission, led by Onos Oborewovori, as well as other sports personalities and partners who contributed to the success of the event.